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security deposit

[si-kyoor-i-tee-di-pahz-it] / sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti dɪˌpɑz ɪt /


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For every move in Hoboken, N.J., you would need to provide the first month’s rent, a security deposit, and a broker’s fee, which is typically a month’s rent.

From MarketWatch May 29, 2026

If the landlord fails to return the security deposit or provide a written statement of damages within 14 days of the tenant’s request for it, they are in violation of these provisions.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

"There are one-time costs such as the security deposit, application fees and potential broker fees. Moving expenses can be surprisingly high — even if you're moving only a short distance."

From Salon Feb. 15, 2025

The truth is that less than 10% of pets cause damage, and when damage does occur, the average cost of repairs is $210, much less than the average security deposit.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2024

It could be the security deposit and a few months’ rent on an apartment.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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